Fluffy Sushi

As you've already seen in Linda's previous post, sushi can be rather cute, but I am here to protest that it isn't specifically size ratios that determine this cuteness. I contest that fluffiness can also have a large effect on cuteness as seen below:

On that note I present for your consideration the cuteness of knitted sushi. These sushi are only slightly larger than a deliciously hand crafted crunch dragon roll piece from my favorite local spot, however I hope to prove that their general fluffiness more than makes up for their lack of size differentiation.

Mini Sushi

I love sushi.  Not the taste of it exactly, but its look. The clean lines. The vibrant colors.  Honestly, from an aesthetic standpoint, what's not to like?

It's just so cute.

And as scientific research has shown, a relative size versus cuteness plot shows a bimodal distribution.  In other words, an object reaches its highest potential cuteness levels when it is either much smaller or larger than normal.

The distribution is somewhat unequal though; smaller objects will invariably have higher 'cuteness values' than similar objects of a larger size. There are a few exceptions of course.  Take insects for instance.  They do not get cuter as they grow larger.  They grow terrifying.

Large cute objects

Small cute object

So after I recieved a stash of Sculpey, is it any wonder that I decided to make some mini sushi?

Finished product

I think they turned out pretty well.  I enjoyed making the sashimi in particular. Best of all, since I don't enjoy the taste of sushi I'm not in danger of wanting to consume these little creations.... 

Ceramic Chess Set

Recently, my boyfriend has gotten into chess.  And I mean really.  It's pretty endearing actually. Currently, he's been playing on the computer and his grandfather's wooden set.  I thought it would be neat if we could make one of our own.  The plan was to make it together. 

Like that was actually going to happen.

This was a doozie of a project.  It probably took me a total of 15 hours to craft the entire set.  For the raw materials I used Amaco Natural Clay.  There is no baking necessary, which is handy since kilns are somewhat hard to come by.  The finished product hardens when exposed to the air for several hours.  Unfinished products should be kept under damp towels.  After the piece dries you can paint and varnish to your heart's content.

So far the project has been a relative success. The final pieces have a nice weight to them.   While all the pieces are completed, I still have the board to finish. I'm not sure how I'm going to pull that one off...